“And David said unto his men, Gird ye on every man his sword. And they girded on every man his sword; and David also girded on his sword: and there went up after David about four hundred men; and two hundred abode by the stuff. But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal’s wife, saying Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them”
(1 Samuel 25:13-14).
When David found out how Nabal treated his men, he was very angry. When you are angry, you tend to lose all reasoning. David had a right to be upset. He was developing today’s adage, “Don’t get mad, get even.” He readied 400 of his soldiers with the intent of slaughtering all males of Nabal’s household.
When Abigail got word of Nabal’s behavior and what David was planning to do, she found herself caught in the middle. She was torn about what she should do. Nabal was her husband and, no doubt, wouldn’t listen to any of her wisdom. She knew about David and knew, if this crisis wasn’t averted, he had the power to carry out his threats. She had to do something.
The only ally she had in this situation was God. Make note when all you feel you have going for you is God, He will always prove He is more than enough.
Ask God for wisdom when you are faced with times you feel caught in the middle.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
PRAY TOGETHER: Pray for Mississippi president Heather Moody and Women Active for Christ in this state as they hold their annual meeting today.
